Monday, March 19th  “Keeping My Promise”

About two weeks ago, I made a promise to myself to not watch Netflix (All you can watch movie site).  I have been able to keep that promise so far except one time.  I often get updates on new movies to my E-mail from Netflix.  They told me that they have updated a new movie called, 「この世界の片隅に」. It’s a Japanese animation about World War 2.  I’ve always wanted to see that movie for a long time.  I heard it was a really good movie so when Netflix updated it I couldn’t help myself.  It was a great movie though it made me sad.  I think some movies you just have to watch because they are so powerful that they will change your life forever.  I didn’t regret that I broke my promise of watching Netflix.  However, I will continue to keep my promise to not watch Netflix for a little longer.  

Actually, I regretted getting sick a little.  I wasted more time resting in bed.  I was reminded how important health was.  Basically, if you get sick, it’s over.  Although I’m always super careful, I was a bit careless.    

Wednesday, March 21st

A lot of things usually happen in Spring or in Fall for me.  I think it’s some kind of a life cycle for me.  I really don’t like to believe that my fate is somehow determined though.  Therefore, I don’t believe in blood types or fortune telling. Basically, I believe that life is made up of things you decide and the action you take.  

Basically, I never talk about my real thoughts to students because I want students to feel comfortable talking about anything they want.  I also believe that people can believe what they want so I have no problem at all with people having strong beliefs about something.  In fact, I want to help students express that in English.  Sometimes, it feels really good to express what you really think and people understand your point of view.  That’s how I would like to help my students.  

determined 「決められている。」

blood type 「血液型」

fortune telling 「占い」

point of view 「意見」